Vident Asset Management, LLC is looking for a Data Solutions Engineer to join our team. This position will be located at our Alpharetta, GA headquarters. The Data Solutions Engineer reports to the Director of IT and works closely with Vident’s dynamic trading and portfolio management teams in multiple locations.
Who we are:
Vident Asset Management is a specialized exposure and solutions provider partnering with clients to help them assess new opportunities and bring their investment ideas to life. Founded in 2013, Vident boasts a unique portfolio of ETFs, serves as a trusted sub-advisor within the ETF industry, specializes in crafting bespoke indexes and models, and supports a robust SMA platform. We traditionally partner with institutional investors, asset managers, and the wealth management firms to Bring Investment Ideas to Life.
What you’ll do:
- Design, develop and implement systems to manage and analyze data efficiently and securely
- Prepare and analyze data for the firm that will improve business operations and outcomes
- Design, code, test and maintain software programs and automations.
- Maintain software and coding platform documentation, processes, and maintenance plans.
- Connect new software with existing systems.
- Work on production coding and ETL processes for Investment Management.
- Implement changes for Client Onboarding
- Proactively contribute to overall systems/investment process enhancements.
- Build relationships working with internal and external colleagues to get new initiatives executed and deliver a superior client experience
- Other responsibilities as assigned by manager
What you have:
- Demonstrated experience with Python Programing Language, scripting, and related tools.
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office, Bloomberg AIM and portfolio management systems.
- SQL Database administration and/or engineering experience.
- Demonstrated experience working in Excel with formulas and data sources. Strong programming and software development skills
- Experience implementing process improvements and project management
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize while producing high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to discreetly handle confidential data
- Ability to make independent judgments as well as take direction from others
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with ability to organize and express thoughts clearly and concisely
- Experience presenting to clients, fund trust boards, and regulators
- Strong organizational skills and proactive planning, ability to respond to urgent requests
- Aptitude and passion for learning new things quickly with a strong work ethic in a dynamic environment
- Track record of highly professional behavior and good industry reputation
- Align with Vident Core Values: Inspired Collaboration, Honor & Authenticity, Intellectual Curiosity, Exceptional Performance and Inclusion & Humility
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor's degree required
- MBA or other relevant advanced certification preferred
- Salesforce experience is a plus
- Financial Services experience is a plus
- ** 7-10 years of work experience. Do not apply without proven experience.**
What we offer:
- PTO plus 13 paid holidays
- Flexible Working Benefits
- Daily Paid Lunch for Onsite Employees
- Onsite Gym Discount
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- EAP and Telehealth with Mental Health Support
- Short and Long Term Disability
- SIMPLE IRA with up to 3% Match